Ohio Notary Practice Exam

Which of the following is NOT an acceptable form of identification?

1. Ohio DL or ID card

2. Expired Ohio ID Card

3. U.S. Passport

4. Foreign Passport without a USCIS stamp

The correct answer is: Foreign Passport without a USCIS stamp

The correct answer identifies an unacceptable form of identification as a foreign passport without a USCIS stamp. In Ohio, for identification to be valid for notary services, it must clearly establish the identity of the individual and include essential details such as their name and photograph. A foreign passport without the USCIS stamp does not provide assurance of the individual's legal status in the United States, which is critical for the notary's role in confirming identity. In contrast, an Ohio driver's license or ID card and a U.S. passport are both valid forms of identification as they are issued by recognized authorities and include necessary identification features. An expired Ohio ID card may not be ideal, but under certain conditions, it may still be accepted as it can establish prior identity. However, for a foreign passport lacking proper immigration enforcement verification through a USCIS stamp, it fails to meet the requirements for acceptable identification in the context of notarial acts.